Mass timber construction is gaining ground in Canada, driven by code changes, rising capacity, and demand, with 140 projects underway in 2024.
News in offsite construction
Amazon Opens Mass Timber Delivery Station in Indiana
Amazon is offering an inside look at its mass timber delivery station in Elkhart, Indiana, showcasing technologies designed to reduce resource use and emissions.
Proposed UK Fire Safety Rules Could Restrict Timber Use in Buildings Above 11 Meters
UK officials have proposed fire safety rules that could restrict timber use in buildings over 11 meters, Architects’ Journal reported.
Dowel Laminated Timber Pavilion in Oregon Showcases New Structural Approach
A pavilion in Oregon built with dowel laminated timber highlights a bending-active shell system, expanding design possibilities for mass timber construction, Dezeen reported.
Denmark Timber Industry Pushes to Expand Wood Use in Construction
Denmark’s timber industry aims to raise wood’s share of construction to 20% by 2030, Interior Daily reported.
Kalesnikoff Mass Timber Launches Modular Timber Classrooms
Kalesnikoff launched modular mass timber classrooms designed for rapid and cost-effective installation.
Helsinki’s Mass Timber Pavilion Dismantled for Relocation and Reassembly
Helsinki’s 2,000-square-meter mass timber pavilion is being dismantled and relocated after four years.
Denmark’s Tallest Timber Building Tests Circular Construction Methods
A 260-foot mass timber tower in Aarhus, Denmark, is testing circular construction methods, incorporating reused materials and hybrid systems, Metropolis reported.
Lego Plans Mass Timber Office at Virginia Manufacturing Site
LEGO plans a mass timber office at its new manufacturing facility in Virginia as part of a $1 billion, 1.7 million-square-foot development, Built Offsite reported.
Grafton Group to Acquire Ireland Timber Frame Supplier Cygnum
Grafton Group agreed to acquire Ireland-based timber frame supplier Cygnum, expanding its offsite construction capabilities.